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Can Essential Oils Kill Bacteria?
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that not only provide the pleasant fragrance we can smell, various therapeutic benefits for the mind and body but also have powerful antimicrobial properties - they kill bacteria, fungi and viruses.
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candle in amber jar on side table in cosy corner of home
When Caroline and I were selecting a wax for our MadeKind aromatherapy candles, we investigated and considered several options. It was an easy decision to select soy wax as it has so many benefits compared to other options such as...
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Do Natural Cleaning Products work?
There are many reasons why you should switch to natural, non toxic cleaning products, but one reservation you may have is whether they work as well as the traditional chemical-heavy cleaners; the short answer is 'YES, natural cleaning products work!' Natural cleaning products are very effective at cleaning!
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How to host a successful  Pop Up
We've just spent a fantastic week at John Lewis, Kingston hosting a MadeKind pop up stand. We've learnt so much about how to run successful pop up. Here are our top tips; Make sure your stand is eye catching and...
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A hand holding a squeegee in a shower
Shower mould is one of the most common household problems in the UK, and one of the most stubborn. It builds up in grout lines, silicone sealant, tile corners, and along the base of shower screens, in places routine spraying...
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